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Dec. 30, 1941.. B 5 ROGERS 2,268,422

HEADDRESS Filed June 3, 1940 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR. jm'Za/u 17 ,9 0? Pagers ATTORNEYS Dec. 30, 1941. B a ROGgR 2,268,422

HEADDRES S Filed June 5, 1940 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 I 56 3 INVENTOR. J8 Ear-7m ATTORNEY 5 aw. W oc m w m Simpson Patented Dec. 30, 1941 UNITED STATES PART OFFICE HEADDRESS Barbara Simpson Rogers... Phoenix, Application June 3, 1940, Serial No. 338,522

12 Claims.

This invention relates to a head-dress and it has to do particularly with a head-dress of the turban type.

One of the objects of the invention is to provide a head-dress suitable for a variety of purposes including driving, traveling, spectator sports wear, as well as general wear and other purposes, and which is so arranged and formed that it may be applied to the head in a variety of ways to reflect the individual taste of the user without, however, employing an objectionable excess of material. The head-dress is of the wrap-around type constructed or formed in a simple pattern and yet of such a nature that it cannot only be worked or applied in a variety of manners, but it may present an appearance which simulates that of a ready made hat. The variations which may be obtained makes it feasible to adapt the dress as desired to obtain the most becoming style or appearance for-the particular wearer. is economical as it is not only simple to make and employs a relativelysmall amount of material, but can be shaped as desired. The cost, of course, may depend a good deal upon the materials from which aparticular head-dress is made, and it may be formed from woolen, felt, silk, metallic cloths, the so-called synthetic materials, or any other desired material; and where the material permits, it is easily laundered. The head-dress may also be made by knitting or crocheting or other similar work, either hand or machine made. I

The invention is disclosed in several forms in the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a view illustrating one form of the dress in the first step of its application.

Fig. 2 is a view illustrating a second step with the dress partially applied. r

Fig. 3 is a view illustrating one manner of applying the form of dress shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

Fig. 4 is a view illustrating another form of the dress. g

Fig. 5 is a view showing the rear portion of the head of the user illustrating the initial application of the dress to the head.

Fig. 6 is an elevational view of the head-dress as illustrated in Figs. 1 to 5 inclusive.

Fig. 7 is a view illustrating the pattern of the dress of the type illustrated in Figs. 1 to 6, inclusive.

Fig. 8 is a view illustrating another form of pattern.

Fig. 9 is a view illustrating one application of the head-dress shown in Fig. 8.

2( In this manner the head-dress 5 the head-dress shown in Fig. 1G.

Fig. 12 is a view showing the head-dress of Figs. 10 and 11 applied.

Fi 13 is a view of another modified form.

Fig. 14 is a view illustrating a further modl0 ified form.

Fig. 15 is a cross sectional view taken substantially on line 15-15 of Fig. 14 showing the ornamental tab.

The pattern for the head-dress shown in Figs.

15 1 to 6, inclusive, is illustrated in Fig. '7. As mentioned above various sorts of materials may be employed and the material, as shown in Fig. 7, is preferably formed with diverging sides I and 2 which may be substantially straight, as illustrated, with the longest side or edge at 3, and which may be cut on a slight convexity as illustrated. This provides corners 4 and 5 which are marked as such for convenience in latter consideration. The edge opposite the long edge 3 is, of course, shorter, and as shown in Fig. '1

this edge 6 has an extended central part I. The projection 1 is subject to variation in different degrees of extent, pointedness, or roundness, for purposes which will presently appear. This structure forms corners 8 and 9. One advantageous arrangement is that of applying an elastic strip It to the material preferably substantially at the corners 8 and 9. Fig. 7 pictures the elastic somewhere near its normal length and, of course, the distance between the points of attachment which are illustrated at H and I2 is greater than the length of the elastic; The elastic may be sewed or otherwise suitably applied. As a result, after the elastic is applied, a normal condition of head-dress with the elastic in non-stretched condition, may be substantially as illustrated in Fig. 6.

This head-dress may be applied as illustrated 4 in Figs. 1 to 4. First the material connecting the points ofattachment of the elastic and adjacent the edge 6 is placed across the head in any desired position, that is forward or backward as desired, and the elastic III is then placed around the base of the head as illustrated in Fig. 5.

Upon proper adjustment the head-dress is thus 6 terial sort of folds as shown by the relative loas shown in Fig. 3 and may be secured by a pin it. In some instances, however, particularly where the portion 5 is caused to overlap portion 4, as shown in' Fig. 3, the pin I! need not be used as both parts may be held by the single pin IS. A variation is shown in Fig. 4 where the corner portion 5 is the second comer which is draped over the head and it may be tucked in under the already positioned part 4. In this case, both of these parts which are wrapped over the head may be held by a single pin I! or the pin I B may first be used to hold the corner 4 in position, and then the comer 5 draped over the corner 4 and held by any suitable means.

In Fig. 8, a modified form is illustrated, which, however, has the same reference characters applied to like parts. This form illustrates how the edge Bmay be shaped on a more uniform curvature in that the portion 1a is of not such an abrupt extent and is somewhat rounded. This, however, is not the feature of the modified-form, as this feature is largely a matter of degree and may be varied, as above mentioned in connection with the form shown in Fig. '7. The particular feature of this modified form is an arrangement for the application of the head-dress which preferabiy takes the form of two apertures and 2'! separated by a strip or bridge 22. This structure may also be visualized as a divided single aperture. This form is initially applied as shown in Figs. 1 and 5, and the corners 4 and 5, instead of being attached with a pin or the like, are drawn through the apertures. As shown in Fig. 9, the comer-portion [is drawn through the aperture under the strip 22 and the comer portion 4 is reversely drawn through the aperture under strip 22. I

Of the forms thus far described, the material forms roll-like formations. 25 and" which provide a sort of a "tall effect which may be becoming to some, but the application of the headdress may be varied to emphasize or subdue this eifect as desired. Furthermore, the initial application may be such as to position as desired the edge 8 either relatively forwardly or rearwardly as regards the forehead.

.In theform shown in Fig. 10, the pattern has two diverging edges and ii with a relatively In Fig. 13 a modified arrangement is shown where, instead of using an elastic, a tape 41 is employed; which may be fastened at one end 48 to the desired location'on the material and may be provided with a'number of fastening devices such as hooks 49 arranged to be fastened to an eye 50. Accordingly, the adjustment is made in this fashion instead of the use of'the elastic.

The basic pattern, as shown in Fig. 14, is essentially the same as the patterns shown 'in Figs. 7 and 8, and the same reference characters are applied to like parts. In this form the material is cut inwardly from the edge is at two places providing a center piece I which is preferably out off to shorten it, and then the matelong edge 32 and a shorter edge ll, while-the elastic I! is attached adjacent the edge I! as at It and 31. The elastic is shown extended. In this form the edge 'portion 32 is placed across the, top of the head in the desired fore and aft position relative to-the forehead, while the elastic ispositioned back of the base of the head. The corners 40 and 4| are then brought down back of the head to the center-where they may be tied or otherwise anchored by a pin or a button. The ends may be crossed; preferably the material is fashioned into folds and the extreme corners 44 and 4| are preferably arranged to underlie the folds give a tightly professional-like appearance-at the back. A sort of a bow may be presented at. the back which may be arranged to form an outwardly extending flare.

rial is sewed to the center piece at the seams 56, the material being gathered as at 51. This gives a shape to the back for better fitting. The corners 4 and 5 are provided with button holes 58 and 59. These corners are fashioned up over the top of the nead after the manner illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4 and the button hole I! is applied to a button-60, while button hole 58 isapplied to a button ii. The holding strip or elastic is illustrated at It, as usual. Another arrangement is the attachment to the head-dress, either permanently or detachably, of an ornamental piece 88 which may be likened to a bill or extension and may have different shapes. and may be fashioned to lie backwardly over the folded ends 4 and 5, or slightly upwardly or forwardly as desired.

The materials, of course, are subject to variation and indeed any one head-dress may be made of different types of materials and differently formed materials. For example, in Fig. 8, the pattern is divided on lines iii and 52, leaving a center portion 53 and end portions 54 and II. and these portions may be of different materia and materials of diflerent patterns.

I claim:

1. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a pattern which, in flat taut con dition, has two substantially opposite and dive ing sides and two other and substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of material for connection to the body substantially along one edge at spaced points, the part of the material between said points being "free of the saidstripandadaptedtobeplacedoverthetop. of the head and the strip disposed around the base of the head at the back for holding the head-dress in position. with the material def ed by the diverging edges and the edge onsite the strip and the corners formed thereby adapted to be fashioned around part of the head and secured in position. v

2. A head-dress. comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a pattern which, in flat taut condition, ,has two substantially opposite and diverging sides and two other and substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of material for eonnectionto the bow substantially along one edge' at spaced points, the normal" length or the strip being less than the distance on the body between the said points when the "material thereof is taut. the part of the material between said p ints being free of the said strip and adapted to 'beplaced over the ten vof the head and the strip disposed around the base of the head at the back for holding the headdressinpositionwiththemateriai deflnedbythe normal length less than the length of said short diverging edges and the edge opposite the strip and the comers formed thereby adapted to be fashioned around part of the head and secured in position.

3. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a pattern which, in fiat taut condition, has two substantially opposite and diverging edges and two other substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of material for connection to the body at spaced points adjacent the said short'edge, the material adjacent the short edge being free of the said strip and adapted to be placed over the top of' the head and the strip disposed around the base of the head at the back for holding the headdress in position, the material defined by the said relatively long edge adapted to be draped at the back of the head, the material adjacent to and. including that in the corners defined by the diverging edges and the said long edge, adapted to be drawn up and over the top of the head and over the material adjacent the short edge and secured in position,

4. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a pattern which, in flat taut condition, has two substantially opposite and diverging edges and two other substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of material for connection to the body at spaced points adjacent the said short edge and near the corners defined by the diverging edges, the material adjacent the short edge being free of the said strip and adapted to be placed over the top of the head and the strip disposed around the base of the head at the back for holding the headdress in position, the material defined by the said relatively long edge adapted to be draped at the back of the head, the material adjacent to and including that in the corners defined by the diverging edges and the said long edge, adaptedto be drawn up and over the top of the head and over the material adjacent the short edge and secured in position. I

5. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a pattern having two substantially opposite and diverging edges and two other substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of material for connection to the body at its ends adjacent the said short edge, the material adjacent the short-edge being adapted to be placed over the top of the head and the strip disposed around the base of the head at the back for holding the head-dress in position, said short edge having a projecting convexity intermediate the points of connection for extendingforwardly toward the forehead, the material defined by the said relatively long edge adapted to be draped at the back-of the head, the material adjacent to and including that in the corners defined by the diverging edges and the said long edge, adapted to be drawn up and over the top of the head and over the material adjacent the short edge and secured in position.

6. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a' pattern having two substantially opposite diverging edges and two other substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of elastic material connected to the body substantially at the intersection of the two diverging edges with the said short edge and being otherwise free from the'body, and having a edge, the material adjacent the short edge adapted to be placed over the top of the head with the said short edge facing forwardly and the elastic strip placed around the base of the head at the back to hold the dress in position, the material adjacent to and including that defined by the corners of the intersecting diverging edges and the said long edge, adapted to be fashioned into folds and passed up over the top of the head in overlapping relationship and secured in this position.

7. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a pattern having two substantially opposite diverging edges and two other substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a holding strip secured to the body at spaced points adjacent the relatively short edge, the material adjacent the short edge adapted to be placed over the top of the head with the short edge facing forwardly and the holding strip passed around the base of the head at the back to hold the head-dress in position, said material having an aperture therein with a bridge extending across the same and which is located adjacent the short edge and substantially mid-way or its length, the material adjacent to and including that in the corners defined by the said relatively long edge and the two diverging edges adapted to be placed into fold-like formations passed up over the top of the head and through the aperture under the bridge for holding the lengthwise of the strip and adapted for selective cooperation with the fastener on the body, the material adjacent the short edge adapted to be placed over the top of the head with the strip passed around the base of the head at the back and secured to the body with some of the fastening devices, remaining portions of the material including the corner portions defined by the relatively long edge and the intersecting diverging edges adapted to be placed into fold-like formations and passed upwardly and over the top of the head and over the material adjacent the short edge and there secured in position.

9. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a pattern having two substantially opposite diverging edges and two substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of holding material secured to the body at two spaced points adjacent the long edge, said two spaced points being disposed inwardly from the ends of the long edge, the intermediate portion of the long edge adapted to be placed over the top of the head with the strip disposed around the base of the head at the back to hold the head-dress in position, the material adjacent the short edge draping at the back of the head, the material defined by and including the corners at the intersection of the diverging edges and the said long edge adapted-to be placed into fold-like formations and disposed at the back of the head at least partially over the material defined by the short edge and adapted to there be tied or otherwise secured.

tively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of material for connection to the body at spaced points adjacent the said short edge, the material adjacent the short edge being adapted to be placed over the top 01' the head and the, strip disposed around the base of the head at the back for holding the head-dressain position, the material adjacent the long edge having a foreshorted central portion formed by two' outs in the material defining the central portion; and seams reuniting the central portion to the body, and the material of the body adjacent the seams being gatheredesaid material adjacent the long edge being draped at the back,

and the material including the corners defined by the diverging edges and the long edge adapted to be drawn up over the top of the head and secured in position.

11. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a pattern having ,two substantial- 1y opposite and diverging edges and two other substantially opposite edges, one of which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip of material for connection to the body at'spaced points adjacent the said short edge, the material adjacent the short edge being adapted to be placed over the top of the head and thestrip disposed around the base the head at the bacir for holding the head-dress in position, the material defined by the said relatively long edge adapted to be draped at the back 01' the head the material adjacent to and including that in the corners defined by the diverging edges'and the said long edge, adapted to be drawn up and over the top of the, head and over the material adjacent the short edge and secured in position, and an ornamental piece secured to the body adjacent the short edge and substantially mid-way of its length.

12. A head-dress comprising, a body of fabric fashioned into a' pattern having two substantially opposite and diverging edges and two other substantially opposite edges, one 0! which is relatively long and the other of which is relatively short, a strip or material for connection to the body at its ends adjacent the said short edge and being otherwise free oi the body, the material adjacent the short edge being adapted to be placed over the top of the head and the strip disposed around the basezoi the head at the back for holding the head-dress in position, the material defined by the said relatively long edge adapted to be draped at the back of the head,

the material adjacent to and including that in the comers defined by the diverging edges and the said long edge, adapted to be drawn up and over the top of the head and over the material adjacent the short edge, and fastening devices secured to the body adjacent the short edge to which the said corners which are drawn up over the top of the head are adapted to be secured.

BARBARA SHIPSON ROGERS. 

